THE IUP Football Thread

[ShoNuff]

Hopefully this is the 'get well' week because I count 8 regulars for sure not dressed today. It may actually be more than that.

Thank you very much for pointing that out IUPbigINDIANS . Because while they won rather big, it was not impressive at all. But winning 3 straight road games to start the season is a pretty good start.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Wonder if we see the freshman QB here soon?

[jrshooter]

I knew Houser was going to score today.

I just didn't say which one.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Hopefully this is the 'get well' week because I count 8 regulars for sure not dressed today. It may actually be more than that.

[IUPNation]

Dark times

He basically sent The Lou Tepper packing..

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I was at Bloomsburg the day of the infamous Bo Napoleon interception bonanza. He was Bloom’s MVP that afternoon.

Dark times

[IUPNation]

I wonder if Bo Napoleon has any eligibility left? Could be the steal of the portal. We can bring him off the couch like we did Bryce Radford in basketball. He’s only 37 and should have some tread on the tires, and could also sing the national anthem being a professional singer nowadays.

I was at Bloomsburg the day of the infamous Bo Napoleon interception bonanza. He was Bloom’s MVP that afternoon.

[EyeoftheHawk]

IUP is deep but some of that depth lacks experience. The reality is that IUP is having a rare season when they experience some of the challenges that are much more regular for others. But again, their depth & inexperience is very talented compared to others. It’s not like they have Bo Napoleon waiting in the wings.

I wonder if Bo Napoleon has any eligibility left? Could be the steal of the portal. We can bring him off the couch like we did Bryce Radford in basketball. He’s only 37 and should have some tread on the tires, and could also sing the national anthem being a professional singer nowadays.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP is deep but some of that depth lacks experience. The reality is that IUP is having a rare season when they experience some of the challenges that are much more regular for others. But again, their depth & inexperience is very talented compared to others. Its not like they have Bo Napoleon waiting in the wings.

The good news is they are about to get a big boost -- probably next week. The cavalry is getting closer.

Tort has hit some home runs in high school recruiting the past couple years. They have some really strong young players on this team. One of those young defensive players has missed the first two games. He's going to make an immediate splash.

Most importantly, his retention has been very high. This is largely a home-grown roster.

[Fightingscot82]

IUP is deep but some of that depth lacks experience. The reality is that IUP is having a rare season when they experience some of the challenges that are much more regular for others. But again, their depth & inexperience is very talented compared to others. Its not like they have Bo Napoleon waiting in the wings.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Could this be the IUP debut for Monaco…Boy that would be a breath of fresh air. Guy was a quality back on some bad teams.

They need him.

It has unfortunately become a very bad tradition at IUP to have a whole room of banged up (or dismissed) RBs before the calendar even hits October. Every summer there are so many and not enough balls to go around ... and, well, this happens.

Ironically, the RB they shipped to the defense is the one who bailed them out. J.D. Younger had a pretty solid first two games. Monaco, however, brings more of the home run threat. It's unfortunate Adam Houser is always hurt. Randy Washington 'should' be back soon, too, although it feels like we've been waiting for him forever.

I'm getting the vibe Tort would like to redshirt the two true freshmen RBs but if anything else happens he's going to be forced to play them.

Tort said in the Gazette today he's never had a season start like this (mass injuries) in his 30-some years of coaching.


This team has depth. That's why they are 2-0. We haven't seen them even remotely close to full strength yet (what's left of full strength, anyway).

[Iupgh]

Tomorrow:

Randy Okungu - OUT


Questionable:

Karst Hunter
Adam Houser
Hilton Ridley
Cole Laney
Kaleb Monaco - yet to play in 2024
Randy Washington - yet to play in 2024
Terrell Williams - yet to play in 2024
Isaiah Towler - yet to play in 2024
T'Mahdae Penn - yet to play in 2024



Lost for season:

Ezeekai Thomas (DB)
Blayne Romano (QB)
Omar Stewart (WR)
Zachary Boyd (WR)
Keenan Brown (WR)
Quadir Jacobs (DL)

Could this be the IUP debut for Monaco…Boy that would be a breath of fresh air. Guy was a quality back on some bad teams.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Tomorrow:

Randy Okungu - OUT


Questionable:

Karst Hunter
Adam Houser
Hilton Ridley
Cole Laney
Kaleb Monaco - yet to play in 2024
Randy Washington - yet to play in 2024
Terrell Williams - yet to play in 2024
Isaiah Towler - yet to play in 2024
T'Mahdae Penn - yet to play in 2024



Lost for season:

Ezeekai Thomas (DB)
Blayne Romano (QB)
Omar Stewart (WR)
Zachary Boyd (WR)
Keenan Brown (WR)
Quadir Jacobs (DL)

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I haven’t been to Indiana since before Covid but my stays and the food at the Hilton were always very good

Hot spot during hoops season, before and after games.

[IUPNation]

Some people go because it’s rare to see a president (love them or hate them), some to see the spectacle, etc. To be honest, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere close. I was stuck in traffic for a long time and his motorcade passed me when he was heading to the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh a few years back. Made sure to give him the one finger salute but that was, if for nothing else, due to messing up my commute (everyone is entitled to their opinion one way or the other as I could care less who anyone votes for).

Two more important things:

1. If you’re around Indiana make sure to stop off at the Hilton Garden Inn near the KCAC. I had a nice meal, some great bourbon, and decent service. Looking forward to coming back soon. The manager recommended some neat bourbon, we talked about IUP/sports, and overall had a great time. Will continue to suggest people stop on in.

2. Hoping to see some better football from IUP. A ton of talent out, but it’s good to see some younger folks get experience. I’m not overly concerned with Millersville but we need to start gearing up for Slippery Rock and CalU. At the end of the day those are the games we circle on the calendar.

I haven’t been to Indiana since before Covid but my stays and the food at the Hilton were always very good